Tourism Industry Aotearoa has officially launched Akiaki – Advancing Tourism: a new online training programme, giving you the tools to turn your commitment to sustainability into action.
Akiaki is free for TIA members and their staff, so we encourage you to take advantage of this exciting offering.
Each bite-sized learning module includes reading material, videos, relatable case studies, and interactive tasks. We provide a template for your own Sustainability Action Plan which you can complete as you work through the programme.
There are a range of courses currently available to increase your business capability including:
- Introduction to Akiaki
- Carbon Measurement and Reduction
- Waste Elimination and Sustainable Supply Chains
- Restoring Nature
Further courses will become available throughout the year including:
- Visitor Engagement
- Resilience
- Storytelling
- Investment and Innovation
- Culture and Heritage
- Employer of Choice and Community Engagement
Click here to read more about the arrival of Akiaki – Advancing Tourism.
What does Akiaki mean?
Akiaki embodies an energetic ethos of proactive encouragement and guardianship, rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand. It's a name that encapsulates the values essential for navigating the challenges of the future and leading the way in sustainable tourism globally. Mana-aki and Ti-aki illustrate the importance of caring for each other and our natural world, guiding us toward a future full of pure possibilities. With courage as our compass, we can collectively shape a new and exciting Aotearoa tourism industry where communities thrive, cultures flourish and our Ātua Māori can breathe. This is Akiaki — Advancing Tourism.